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Originally posted by PeterK:
LLL is saying this is the first ever studio-approved release. Are they thus implying SAE's version is a bootleg? It appears LLL's source is the SAE master... same contents.

Regardless, I am glad it will be available again. Tired of saying no to people when they write in asking to buy classic scores.

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The SAE one was a composer produced promo. This is the first official release of this masterpiece. It was a joy to work on this one.

LA-LA LAND RECORDS PRESENTS

“THE BIG COUNTRY: LIMITED EDITION”
Music by Jerome Moross
SHIPPING MARCH 28, 2007
Limited Edition: 3000 Units

THE BIG COUNTRY: LIMITED EDITION LLLCD 1055
Music by Jerome Moross

LIMITED EDITION of 3000 Units.

RETAIL PRICE: $19.98
SHIPPING MARCH 28, 2007

Presenting the first ever official, studio-endorsed CD release of composer Jerome Moross’ classic, original score to the beloved 1958 MGM/UA epic western, THE BIG COUNTRY, starring Gregory Peck, Carroll Baker, Charlton Heston, Burl Ives and Chuck Connors and directed by William Wyler. Digitally remastered from the original mono source and complimented with exclusive liner notes and official art, this special release of Moross’ original score recording is limited to 3000 units.

TRACK LISTING:

1. MAIN TITLE (3:21)
2. JULIE’S HOUSE (2:10)
3. THE WELCOMING (3:09)
4. THE HAZING (1:49)
5. COURTIN’ TIME (1:21)
6. THE TERRILL RANCH (1:35)
7. OLD THUNDER (1:40)
8. THE RAID Parts 1 & 2 (3:39)
9. McKAY’S DECISION (1:03)
10. THE CAPTURE (1:28)
11. McKAY’S TRIUMPH (0:35)
12. MAJOR TERRILL’S PARTY (1:30)
13. MAJOR TERRILL’s PARTY - PART 2 (1:09)
14. WALTZ (2:16)
15. POLKA (0:54)
16. NIGHT IN BLANCO CANYON (0:52)
17. McKAY’S RIDE (1:20)
18. McKAY IS MISSING (2:02)
19. THE OLD HOUSE (2:18)
20. WAITING (0:30)
21. HORROR STORIES (1:04)
22. BIG MUDDY (2:33)
23. STILL WAITING (1:37)
24. McKAY ALONE (1:20)
25. NIGHT AT LADDER RANCH (1:09)
26. THE FIGHT (2:54)
27. CATTLE AT THE RIVER (2:21)
28. PAT’S MISTAKE (1:20)
29. BUCK COMES FOR JULIE (1:12)
30. THE ABDUCTION (1:10)
31. THE CAPTIVE (1:34)
32. THE ATTEMPTED RAPE (2:10)
33. THE WAR PARTY GATHERS (2:39)
34. McKAY IN BLANCO CANYON (2:27)
35. JIM AND JULIE (0:35)
36. THE MAJOR ALONE (1:51)
37. THE DUEL (0:51)
38. THE DEATH OF BUCK HANNASSEY (2:44)
39. AMBUSH IN BLANCO CANYON - PART 1 (1:16)
40. AMBUSH IN BLANCO CANYON - PART 2 (1:47)
41. THE STALKING (1:21)
42. END TITLE (1:59)

TOTAL TIME: (74:00)

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Originally posted by La La Land Records:
The SAE one was a composer produced promo.

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I see. But I'll joke now... Moross passed away some 15 years before he apparently produced his promo. I guess he didn't make it to composer heaven if he still needs promotion after his death, but I'd argue against this because if there are any Moross's scores that DON'T need promoting, it's Big Country! And another thing... if getting to composer heaven requires writing a score worthy of it, Moross is easily in.